The End; Finis; completion; conclusion; providing fully
chapter one; first chapter
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
to say goodbye; to bid farewell
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
endless; boundless; innumerable; endless; never-ending; going on forever
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
putting on a brave face; put-on cheeriness; pretending one is fine; show of courage; bravado; Dutch courage
to be prolonged; to drag on
to loathe to part (with); to be reluctant to leave (someone)
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
never mind!; don't worry about it
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
town; city; municipal; urban
to suit the convenience of; to accommodate
letter; missive; note; mail
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
gate guard (during the ritsuryo system); gate guardian; young forced labour (ritsuryo system)
parting; separation; farewell
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
to stop by; to drop in for a short visit
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.); to escort (e.g. home); to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight; to let pass; to pass up (an opportunity etc.); to shelve (a plan, deliberation on a bill, etc.); to postpone
to follow around; to shadow; to tag along; to haunt one (e.g. feeling, failure); to follow one
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
elder brother; one's senior; older man; man older than oneself
different person; another person; someone else; changed man
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
main guest; guest of honor; guest of honour
leading actor; star; leading figure; central figure; key figure
to hold (an event); to give (a dinner, party, etc.); to feel (sensation, emotion, call of nature, etc.); to show signs of
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present